A client with a history of breast cancer is admitted through the emergency department with shortness of breath,weakness,fatigue,and new lower extremity edema.The client's oxygen saturation is 88%.After stabilizing the client,which action by the nurse is most important?

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Some chemotherapeutic drugs,such as doxorubicin (Adriamycin)and trastuzumab (Herceptin),are known to be cardiotoxic.Although all other actions are appropriate,the nurse (and the provider)must know the medications the client is on,with specific emphasis on assessing for causative agents.

A Client with a History of Breast Cancer Is Admitted